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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.79, 1,313.52 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.79, 1,313.52 and 569.81 is: 854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.79 : 1,313.52 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.79/1,313.52 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.79x = 1,313.52 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.79x = 748,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,450.26/875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.60

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